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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.58, 2,779.72 and 1,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.58, 2,779.72 and 1,267.90 is: 1,750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.58 : 2,779.72 = 1,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.58/2,779.72 = 1,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.58x = 2,779.72 × 1,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.58x = 3,524,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,406.99/2,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.32

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